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Whether you just got home from an exhausting day at work, the baby is napping (and you don’t know how much longer they’ll stay asleep), you need a quick lunch while working from home, or you simply want something delicious that’s a little healthier without spending an hour in the kitchen… these Garlic Parmesan White Beans are here for you on your busiest days.

One thing I really love about this recipe is how scalable it is. I feel like there aren’t many recipes out there that are suitable for two-person households without leaving you with days’ worth of leftovers that you feel obligated to eat (and guilty if you don’t). These one-can-of-beans skillet recipes are perfect! One can makes two servings, and you can easily scale the recipe up if you’re cooking for more people or if you actually want leftovers.

One serving is the perfect amount for a quick, healthy, fiber-packed lunch. If you’re looking for an easy, nutritious dinner, just add your favorite protein to the plate (I usually opt for chicken or fish), and you’re good to go!

The flavors at play here are classic: garlic, Parmesan, spinach, tomatoes, and olive oil. You really can’t go wrong. And if you’re feeling adventurous, this recipe is easy to customize with whatever you’ve got hanging around in the fridge. An old jar of pesto? Throw a spoonful into the skillet. Got a lemon in your crisper that’s on its last leg? Zest it, juice it, and toss that in too! Let your creative juices flow.

Just make sure you save a little extra Parmesan for grating over the top, then enjoy into these quick, cozy, convenient, and delicious Garlic Parmesan White Beans.

Garlic Parmesan White Beans

A quick, cozy, and nutritious skillet meal with tender white beans, juicy tomatoes, and plenty of savory Parmesan and garlic.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 15 minutes mins

Servings: 2

Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish

Calories: 475

Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients

  

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• 2 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 2 cloves minced garlic or 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 can white beans drained & rinsed
• 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes halved
• 2-3 pinches salt
• 2 handfuls spinach
• 1.5 oz shredded parmesan
• Black pepper

Method

 

1. Sauté garlic in olive oil on medium heat for 30 seconds. (disregard if you're using garlic powder)
2. Add white beans, tomatoes, and salt and sauté for 5-7 mins. (add garlic powder here too, if using instead of fresh garlic)
3. Add spinach, cover, and cook until wilted.
4. Set heat to low and stir in parmesan and black pepper.
5. Top with extra parmesan and black pepper.

Nutrition

Calories: 475kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 20gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 750mgPotassium: 850mgFiber: 10gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 2300IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 380mgIron: 4mg

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